Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
THE BIG FAIR.

largest and finest ever held in the coun-
ty, every department being unusually
we'll filled. The officers of the associa-
ton, as we'll as the people of the whole
county, are to be congratulated upon
the success of the fair. The articles on
exhibition showed Henry county to
rank as one of the best in the State, not
only in agriculture, but in stock raising
as well, and in dairy and household
pursuits.
The display of horses, cattle, sheep,
swine and poultry beat anything of the
kind so far held in Northern Ohio this
season. Our stock is gradually i'm
proving, until now our raisers have the
standard we'll up to perfection. We
may well feel proud of the Cline herd of
cattle, and Others that were on exhibit
ton; also the display of horses, made
by Lindau, Rohrs, Bowerman, Tester,
Shoemaker, Scott, Groschner, and 9TH
ers. The ring exhibition of stations on
the last day was exceedingly fine, and
was much admired by all.
Our old resident, john Brinkman, of
Flatrock township, made an excellent
show Of swine, exhibiting some of the
finest hogs to be seen anywhere. There
were other creditable displays, the
names of exhibitors not being learned.
The poultry exhibition was surprise
to all. 1t was the largest ever shown
in the county, the principal exhibitors
being S. NJ. Honeck, Mrs. Bowerman,
Martin & Mann and Frank Fisk.
There was good display of agricul-
tural implements and machinery. Ex-
Sheriff Aller was found in the crowd,
expatiating upon the merits of a wind
mill for farm purposes, which he is in
terested in. Fred. no doubt has the
boss wind power. Here was also Jos.
Shaft, showing up the merits of the
champion" for which he is agent.
John Miller, Jos. Shaft and H. C.
Groschner filled Carriage Hall with
some excellent specimens of double and
single buggies, spring wagons and farm
wagons. Mr.. Miller showed splendid
unpainted single buggy, which was a
marvel in construction and material
used. The vehicle was sold to Mr..
Henry Wolcutt, making the fifth piece
of work purchased by this party from
Mr.. Miller within short space of time
Agricultural Hall was well filed with
the fruits and products of the soil OF
Henry courty. The display of wheat
and corn was unusually large and fine
and the other farm products were well
represented, making the hall quite a
place of resort for those who have the
agricultural interests of the county at
heart, and who take pride in what is
raised from our soil. Talk about your
Western country. Henry county will
compete favorably with any of it, and
we are free from cyclones and severe
drought. A home here, taking climate
and soil into consideration, is by fal
more favorable and profitable than
most of the Western country.
But the chief attraction of the fair
was Floral Hall, which was filled with
the handiwork of our citizens. Chief
among the attractions in the hall were
the ladies' departments, which were
filled with beautiful specimens of need.
lie work, silk, cotton and worsted.-
All were unanimous in praising the dis
play, and many who had seen the dis
plays made at the fairs at Toledo, Wau-
seon and Defiance did not hesitate in
saying the Henry county ladies beat
them all.
In this hall fine displays were made
by Shoemaker Bros, dry goods; w. G.
Coover, stoves; Frease Bros, silver
ware; Halter & Gidley, tombstones; G.
HI. Suydam, boots and shoes; Nav
Weaver and the Misses Davidson, mil
linery; L. M. Hall and e. O. Fox. or
gans, and others. ..-
The exhibit of oil paintings spoke
we'll for our professional and amateur
artists, and the floral display was good,
being made up of many rare plants and
flowers. Mrs. r. Hudson exhibited a
beautiful floral design, "Gates Ajar,n of
her own work.
The NORTHWEST Office in Floral Hall
attracted the attention of everybody.
1t was a novel sight to many, who had
never before seen printing press. The
little jobber was kept busy during the
entire fair.
The weather during the fair was all
that one could wish, only it was little
dry and dusty. The attendance on
Wednesday and Friday might have
been better, but on Thursday there was
perfect jam, every one selecting that
day to make their visit. The gate re-.
ceipts amounted to 81, ,9S9.5O; privi-
leges sold $967,50; total receipts of the
fair $2,957.
Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit
Positively Cured 10y administering